Brown
Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
#6F4F28Click to copy
Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(111, 79, 40)Copy
HSLhsl(33, 47%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(33, 64%, 44%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 29%, 64%, 56%)Copy
Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Color Schemes
Complementary
#6F4F28
Click to copy#28486F
Click to copyAnalogous
#6F2B28
Click to copy#6C6F28
Click to copySplit Complementary
#286C6F
Click to copy#2B286F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6F4F28
Click to copy#A78256
Click to copy#CAB499
Click to copy#241A0D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyFawn Brown (RAL 8007) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
7.43 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.70 : 1
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Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Color Introduction
Definition
Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) (HEX #6F4F28) has the RGB value rgb(111, 79, 40), the HSL value hsl(33°, 47%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 29%, 64%, 56%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) is #28486F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6F2C28 and #6C6F28 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#286B6F, #2B286F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 against white and 2.82:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 47%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep warm brown, like deer hide.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Featured In
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